Location

Since 1916, the Omni William Penn Hotel has captivated guests such as John F. Kennedy and Lawrence Welk with its striking beauty and charming elegance. Celebrated for its ultra comfortable guest room accommodations, award-winning cuisine and exquisite banquet space, this Pittsburgh luxury hotel has been lavishly restored to its original grandeur. Add your name to a long list of luminaries who have graced these halls, and experience luxury at its finest. The Omni William Penn Hotel is just 19 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport and just four blocks from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, where all SIAM sessions and associated events will take place.

Did you know?

Your support in staying at the Omni William Penn Hotel helps keep the conference costs down, which directly affects your registration fees. SIAM guarantees the hotel that we will fill a certain number of “room nights” (rooms per night) during the conference. SIAM incurs penalties if too many attendees opt to stay in other hotels in the area or neglect to indicate to the hotel that they are with the SIAM conference. At this time, conference costs do not include meeting room rental. If SIAM fails to fill the contracted room block, SIAM is then charged the cost for the meeting rooms on a daily basis, along with a hefty penalty. Future registration fees could increase to cover these additional risks.

Reservations

SIAM is holding a block of rooms at the Omni William Penn Hotel. These rooms are being held on a first-come, first-served basis at the following discounted rates. Please be aware the room block fills quickly, so we suggest you make your hotel and travel plans early.

The group rate is guaranteed until the cutoff date unless the block fills prior to that. If there are rooms available after the cutoff date, they will be available at the best rate offered at that time.

Reservation Deadline –Monday, June 14, 2010Deadline Extended to Friday, June 18, 2010! (or until the room block is filled)

Single/Double* $169.00 per night plus 14% tax

All rooms based on availability.
All rates are subject to state and local occupancy taxes.
* Additional fees of $20 per each additional person apply.

In the event that you find a lower room rate, please make the reservation at the lower rate and notify SIAM immediately (meetings@siam.org). By doing this you will receive the lower rate and be counted towards the SIAM room block.

Reservations are not confirmed until acknowledged in writing by the hotel or verified by phone. Be sure to get a confirmation number from the hotel and be prepared to provide that number to the front desk clerk upon check-in at the hotel. If hotel reservations are requested by facsimile and written confirmation is not received within two weeks of sending the facsimile, please contact the hotel immediately to verify that the reservation request was received and processed. Be sure to get a confirmation number.

When making reservations, be sure to identify yourself as an attendee of the 2010 SIAM Annual Meeting, in order to get the SIAM group rate.
To make your reservation by phone, please call +1-800-THE-OMNI - 1-800-843-6664 (USA and Canada) or +1-(412) 281-7100.
To make your reservation online you may directly access the SIAM group reservations webpage at:
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/PittsburghWilliamPenn/MeetingFacilities/SIAM7.aspx using group code 17000606276.
To make your reservations via fax at +1-(412) 553- 5159 or mail the Hotel Reservation Form directly to the Omni William Penn Hotel: Attention: Reservations Department Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh PA 15219.

Remember to get your confirmation number!

Welcome Reception

When making your reservation, remember that the Welcome Reception is scheduled for Sunday, July 11, 2010 This is an excellent networking opportunity!

Deposit

The Omni William Penn Hotel requires a credit card to confirm and guarantee your reservation. The hotel will send out e-mail confirmations upon request.

Cancellations

If you need to change or cancel your reservation, you must contact the hotel 24 hours prior to your arrival date in order to avoid a cancellation fee. You can contact the hotel at +1-800-THE-OMNI (USA and Canada) or +1-(412) 281-7100. Remember to get a cancellation number!

Check-In and Check-Out

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Parking

Posted rates apply.

Health Facilities

Hotel guests will have complimentary use of the fitness center, sauna, and exercise room in the Omni William Penn Hotel.